traitorous
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"I couldn't go back on my word to you," Stephen told Rachel after voting for Jack - meaning the traitorous pair stormed to victory after going undetected together through the series, sharing the £95,750 prize.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026
Watching Madix’s traitorous bestie Raquel Leviss display loyalty for the cameras transformed the viewing experience, driving home the artificiality of reality TV relationships.
From Salon • Dec. 2, 2023
Kai A. Ealy offers a puissant portrayal of Oedipus’ traitorous son Polynecies and Jason Huysman, donning a white suit and cruelly manipulative demeanor, makes a vivid impression as Creon.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2023
“Bridge’s traitorous conduct was a betrayal of his comrades and his country.”
From Washington Times • Jun. 15, 2023
The rain is gone, the sun shines on us, the splendid, radiant, traitorous sun of Winter.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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